Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle. Chevrolet PJJ 2000

For 1990-2009 cars

## Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle Without Key

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle.
4. Drill out the locking button (2) on the rear of the housing assembly (1) using an angle drill.
5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder (1) by pulling outward from the steering column.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the ignition lock cylinder (1).
7. Remove the metal shavings from the steering column and ignition lock housing assembly.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Ensure that all the metal shavings are cleaned from the steering column and ignition housing assembly.

1. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the ignition lock cylinder (1).
2. Insert the ignition lock cylinder (1) into the housing assembly while rotating the key approximately 5 degrees counter - clockwise.
3. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle.
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

## Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle With Key

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition lock cylinder (1) to the RUN position.
5. Push the locking button (2) on the rear of the housing assembly (1).
6. Remove the ignition lock cylinder by pulling outward from the steering column.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the ignition lock cylinder (1).

### Installation Procedure

1. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the ignition lock cylinder (1).
2. Insert the ignition lock cylinder into the housing assembly (1) while rotating the key approximately 5 degrees counter - clockwise.
3. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle.
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.